Originally Posted by GaRn
another idea I had was using a chain that has no tension with very small amounts of travel until tension is reached, but thats just damn redneck.
FWIW/FYI,
I tried a chain on a grand national years ago and the knock sensor picked up the noise from the chain at idle. ECM was pulling all kinds of timing and had me pulling my hair out since the knock retard would go away accellerating but show up at idle.
If youre in a pinch (read: fix it dirt cheap) use a cable or ratchet strap instead of a chain. Your knock sensor will probably thank you.